Recent content by Olrecker

Well the neighbor came and said to keep the tractor but took the bagger off it. I guess I feel less conscious of pulling the head again and trying the sand paper. If I messed it up I would have been guilty but now if I fix it I can let him know and get paid for my time. I didn’t want to...

That is a great tip. Thank you. The one I am working on is a LA105 and the one I was going harvest off of is LA110

I was rude and didn’t thank you all for the timely replies. I apologize. Thank you!! How swapable are the heads if I have another similar 19.5 briggs?

I checked the breather to the airbox and I see that small hole but I blew through it and it was clear. I may be at the point of having them take it to a shop. Too much for my time. I would be more inspired if it was my own but I take care of my stuff. Usually just belts and oil and stuff...

No smoke until it runs for a bit and I engage the PTO it was black before changing the head gasket but beautiful light gold since but it hasnt been run more than 5-10 minutes at a time since because it was exhibiting the original symptoms (making a mess). Part of me thought a dead mouse in...

No smoke until it runs for a bit and I engage the PTO

I like that idea. I checked the reed valve on the engine but didnt look close at the air filter housing. The hose was blowing off the housing and I put a hose clamp on it (stupid). I have similar engines for parts. Thanks! I will let you know. I find it odd that it run so good but still...

I agree, i did replace the head gasket and it was blown but I still am having the issue. I changed the fuel/pulse lines to the fuel pump and checked the breather but I still have crankcase pressure evident from the fuel pump leaking oil and the breather blowing off the air intake, especially...

Thanks for reading. I have a JD LA105 with a 19.5 single cylinder OHV. Replaced the head gasket, common cause, the mower starts and runs great but after a minute or two it starts bleeding oil out the fuel pump and breather tube. Wispy smoke when I pull the dip stick too. I adjusted the valves...